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Roasted Beet Salad with Oranges and Pecans

I was at a potluck and this salad was served.It has become a favorite recipe when I want to make something unique. Everyone always requests the recipe. It is wonderful and perfect for this time of the year when the beets are ready to be harvested.

Ingredients

2 lbs red beets, peeled and diced

olive oil

salt

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 large navel orange, quartered and sliced crosswise

1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

4 ounces feta cheese

1/2 cup pecans, toasted

4 handfuls salad spinach or other greens

Dressing

4 – 5 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped

1 small clove garlic

pinch pepper

Instructions

Toss beets in olive oil to coat lightly.

Spread them over a baking dish, sprinkle with salt and roast @ 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes, so they are tender but still firm.

Remove from oven and cool.

In a large bowl, combine beets, oranges, feta, parsley, onions, and pecans.